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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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